Paris Hilton Is Suing Lingerie Bosses

March 1, 2011 (3:22 am) GMT

Hilton is taking a lawsuit against the bosses of the Italian lingerie company Le Bonitas for the failed promotion of her fashion line in Europe.

Paris Hilton is taking legal action against an Italian lingerie company over allegations bosses at the firm failed to promote her fashion line in Europe. The heiress signed a deal with Le Bonitas last year to launch her own range of lingerie, beachwear and pajamas for the company, but alleges the five-year deal fell through because of a lack of promotion.

In a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in January, Hilton's lawyers claim the star is owed $1.5 million in guaranteed royalties as the company breached its contract.

However, La Bonitas' legal team has fired back, insisting the star ignored designs and prototypes sent to her for approval, according to the New York Post.

Hilton currently is on probation after pleading guilty on cocaine possession.